An Act clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general

This Massachusetts bill clarifies the prevailing wage law to strengthen the ability of workers to sue for unpaid wages on public projects. It allows employees who file a complaint with the Attorney General to take legal action within three years of the violation, with the clock pausing until the Attorney General either authorizes the lawsuit or completes their own investigation. If a worker wins the case, they can receive triple the amount of lost wages plus legal fees. The changes apply to workers covered under several sections of the state's prevailing wage statutes.